Obituaries

Dec 28, 2014

Mary M. Kirby, 82, loving mother and grandmother, retired Intrust Bank supervisor, died Sunday, December 28, 2014. She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert. Survivors: daughter, Roseanna Riley (Michael Jimenez); son, Curtis Kirby (Janie); eight grandchildren, Angela Riley, Michelle Raine, Robert Kirby, John Kirby, Leighton Kirby, Devin Kirby, Jessica Brown, Matthew Kirby; five great-grandchildren, Leila, Adrien, Elijah,...

Dec 28, 2014

Stephanie Lynn Palmer, age 57, of Haysville, property manager, Landmark Commercial, passed away peacefully in her sleep, Sunday, December 28, 2014. No visitation. Memorial service 10 AM Friday, January 2, Smith Mortuary, 7031 S. Broadway, Haysville. Stephanie is preceded in death by her father, James Struble. Survivors include her husband, Tod; son, Josh Mahoney; daughter, Destry Mahoney; mother, Sue...

Dec 27, 2014

CRAVEN, ELDA MAE, 95, passed away December 27, 2014 at Sumner County Care Center, Wellington. She was born August 23, 1919, to Clarence and Amanda (Ellis) McMillan. Visitation: 1-8pm Tuesday with the family to greet from 5-6pm. Funeral: 10am Wednesday, December 31, 2014, both at Hatfield-Smith Funeral Home, 219 W. 2nd Ave, Belle Plaine. Survivors: two sons, Gene Craven...

Dec 27, 2014

Ray O. Ward, 83, died December 27, 2014 in Wichita. Visitation 1-8 with the family to receive friends from 6-8 Friday; Funeral service: 1pm Saturday, January 3, 2015 both at Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd, Derby. Survivors: wife, Theresa Ward; children, Cheryl LeFort (Don), Leinda Drake, Richard (Eli) and Russel Ward; six grandchildren, Andi, Megan, Levi, Tabatha, Branon,...

Dec 26, 2014

Raine, Gary Nelson, 74, went to be with the Lord on December 26, 2014. Visitation 1-8 p.m. Tuesday (family present 6-8 p.m.); funeral service 10 a.m. Wednesday, both at Smith Family Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. Interment to follow at Resthaven. Gary served in the Navy, and was the owner of Wichita Marine Boat Dealership. Survived by wife...

Dec 26, 2014

Gerald E. Hightower, age 78, passed away December 26, 2014. Visitation 1-5pm Monday, at Smith Mortuary-Mulvane, 501 S.E. Louis Blvd, Mulvane; Rosary 7pm Monday, Funeral Mass 10am Tuesday, December 30th both at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, 525 E. Main St. Mulvane, Ks 67110. He is preceded in death by his parents, Donald and Doris Hightower. He is survived by...

Dec 26, 2014

Hays, Leslie Steven, 60, passed away Friday, December 26, 2014. In accordance with his wishes, no services have been scheduled. He enjoyed golfing and gardening, when he had time. Preceded in death by his parents, William and Norma, and twin siblings Karol and Kenneth. Survived by wife Pon; children William Hays and Leslie (Alan) Loftis; three grandchildren; siblings Sheila...

Dec 25, 2014

Nita Joan Dennis, age 85, passed away December 25, 2014. Funeral 10am Tuesday, December 30, 2014 at the Douglass Christian Church, 303 E 4th St. Douglass, Ks. No visitation. She is preceded in death by her parents, John and Lois Mauk; daughter; Vondell Mitchell, first husband, Lloyd, sister; Barbara Wheeler, brothers; Buddy, Vernon, and Bill Mauk. Nita Joan is...

Dec 25, 2014

Baxter, Helen Irene., 88, went to be with her Lord and Savior Thursday, December 25, 2014. She was born August 31, 1926 to Elwood and Margaret (Burnell) Conrad in Derby, KS.

Helen graduated from Derby High School in 1945. She married Myron Schwartz in 1946 and had one son, Gary. She worked at Beech Aircraft as a...

Dec 25, 2014

Walter “Rink” Williams, 87, passed away December 25, 2014 at Fountainview Nursing and Rehab Center in Rose Hill. Graveside service will be 1pm Tuesday, December 30, 2014 at Douglass Cemetery. Survivors: six sons, Stanley, John, Walter Keith, Randy, Martin and Rex Williams; sister, Betty Barker; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. Preceded in death by: wife, Helen; daughters, Louise...

Dec 22, 2014

ROSE HILL - Norrod, Richard “Dick”, age 73, retired USAF and retired Civil Service employee, passed away Monday, December 22, 2014 in Rose Hill. He was born May 19, 1941 in Akron, OH, the son of James and Settie (Sullivan) Norrod. On May 17, 1969 he married Lavonda Bates at Otis Air Force Base in Cape Cod, MA. Memorial...

Dec 20, 2014

Flach, Pamela T., 68, passed away Saturday, December 20, 2014. She was born March 24, 1946 to William and Antoinette (Delkus) Mills in Chicago, IL.

Pamela loved quilting, rug hooking, and knitting. She also enjoyed reading and was a talented cook. She was a strong woman who created a warm home for friends and family, she was...

Dec 19, 2014

Adams, Roger, age 87, loving father and grandfather, retired Martin Eby Construction Company employee, and engineer Local 101, passed away Friday, December 19, 2014. Visitation 1-5 PM Thursday, Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. Graveside service 2 PM Friday, Mulvane Cemetery. Roger was born December 23, 1926 in West Plains, MO. He was a veteran of World War...

Dec 19, 2014

Adams, Roger, age 87, loving father and grandfather, retired Martin Eby Construction Company employee, and engineer Local 101, passed away Friday, December 19, 2014. Visitation 1-5 PM Thursday, Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. Graveside service 2 PM Friday, Mulvane Cemetery. Roger was born December 23, 1926 in West Plains, MO. He was a veteran of World War...

Dec 16, 2014

William “Bill” Gerald Nemnich, born July 24, 1935, passed away at home on December 16, 2014. He was a United States Army veteran serving his country from 1958-1964. He retired from Eby Construction in 1998 after 32 years. Bill was an avid Kansas City Royals fan and rarely missed a game and never passed up an opportunity to play...

Dec 16, 2014

Jack Wadsworth, 70, retired Deputy Fire Chief, died December 16, 2014. Survivors include his sisters, Judy Beat (Alvin) and Janice Telford, both of Wichita, Vicki Raica (Tom) of Minnesota; 6 nieces and nephews; numerous great-nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, Glenn “Jersey” and Catherine “Kate” Wadsworth and sister, Joan Hughes. Viewing: 2-8 pm Monday,...

Dec 16, 2014

Robert “Bob” Noller, 83,joined Heaven’s choir on Tuesday, December 16, 2014. In 1952, Bob started his career in banking. Bob married Margaret Hancock on February 14, 1953 in Emporia, Kansas at the Friends Church. He was in the first class of the Derby Police Academy and a part of crimestoppers. He was also a Lions Club member since 1961...

Dec 15, 2014

Betty J. Warren, 90, retired nurse, passed away Monday, December 15, 2014. She was preceded in death by her husband, Claude Warren, Jr. Survivors: daughters, Margaret Savage of Wichita, Phyllis Schneider of Springfield, OH, Janice Stableton of Altus, OK, Mary White of Wichita; sons, Mark Warren of Winfield, Curtis Warren of Haysville; 10 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great children....

Dec 14, 2014

Elvira Funk, 91, retired USD 261 school employee, died Sunday, December 14, 2014. She is preceded in death by her husband, Joe Funk; brothers, Eldo, Ervin and Wilbert Wyssman; granddaughter, Stephanie Downing. Survivors: daughters, Margaret Baldridge of Haysville, JoAnn Wegner (Phil) of Lake Sherwood, MO, Marcia Hampton (Curtis) of Haysville; brother, Kenneth Wyssman of Enid, OK; 9 grandchildren; 15...

Dec 14, 2014

Walter Perry Fuller, 81, Korean War Navy Veteran, passed away December 14, 2014. Memorial service 11:00 a.m., Saturday, January 3, 2015, at First Presbyterian Church, 324 North Baltimore Ave., Derby, Kansas. He was born March 9, 1933, in Salina. Walter was owner and operator of Kenison, Inc. for many years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter...